website news, plus Namco Hometek Press Release, combined:
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Following an announcement at the Xbox Summit 2005 in Japan, Namco has made
an offical announcement that Ridge Racer 6 will drift to Microsoft's Xbox
360.
The new sequel is said to be developed for the Xbox 360 to take full
advantage of the system, with multiplayer functionality, unprecedented
vehicle control, and top visual and sound effects.
The final game will include high-defintion support, a variety of online and
offline modes, and features like versus battles and downloadable content.
The company did not say whether the new Ridge Racer entry would be exclusive
to the Xbox 360. Namco previously released the Ridge Racer exclusively on
Sony's Playstation consoles, though several entries have made their way to
other consoles.
The release date for Ridge Racer 6 is to be announced.
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"Ridge Racer 6 was announced originally over the weekend during the Xbox
Summit in Japan, but Namco Hometek today made it official for the North
American market as well.
Leading video games developer and publisher Namco Hometek Inc. today
announced Ridge Racer) 6. Developed for the Xbox 360 video game and
entertainment system from Microsoft, Ridge Racer 6 takes full advantage of
the new platform's capabilities with in-depth multiplayer functionality,
unprecedented vehicle control and immersive sound and visual effects to
provide the most adrenaline-rich arcade driving experience yet.
In Ridge Racer 6, the classic Namco franchise returns with more speed,
e***ment and gameplay variety than ever before. Players enter a world of
high-definition, high-speed races and can choose to challenge others or take
control of the wheel alone in a variety of on and offline modes. Online
compatibility lends to features such as Vs. Battles and downloadable
content, further enhancing the game's replayability to make Ridge Racer 6 an
unforgettably immersive experience.
"'Ridge Racer 6' was designed with the next generation of hardware in mind
and truly harnesses the power of the Xbox 360 to bring the most satisfying
gameplay experience to our fans," said Yoshi Niki, Business Unit Director
with Namco Hometek Inc. "'Ridge Racer 6' promises to deliver the highest
level of intensity and fun to Namco's top drift racing franchise."
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